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Menopause transition

  • Connection

    Menopause is a time of change. It can feel like we don’t recognise ourselves. Cultivating our connections to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world can be an important part of self-care. Many people at menopause feel unseen, in their experience and the impact it has on their life. This can be especially true…

  • Contraception, is it still important in perimenopause?

    When can I stop using contraception? So not all of us will need contraception, but it’s important to remember that even long cycles over 50 days can be ovulatory, so we can still conceive at this time. The advice as to when we can stop using contraception, using age alone, might surprise you as being…

  • HRT, your questions answered

    Should everyone take HRT? I’m a big fan of HRT, I’ve seen it transform people’s lives. I don’t however believe there is any drug or medical intervention that is always right for all of us. Saying that I strongly believe everyone should have access to accurate information to make their own informed choices. There has…

  • The importance of rest

    Rest, does it really matter? Throughout August I’ve been posting on social media about the importance of rest, with ideas of how to build it in every day. The summer holidays are often long-awaited, but the reality can sometimes be difficult. The juggle of supporting children and working often means that it’s downtime that gets…

  • HRT

    HRT

    With all the different types of HRT available, how do I pick what may suit someone best? HRT for everyone? So full disclosure. I’m a big fan of HRT, I’ve seen it transform lives. People have repeatedly told me how it’s helped them feel like them again, how it’s saved their marriage, their job, even…

  • Migraine, the impact of menopause

    Migraines affect 1 in 5 women, with three times as many women being affected as men. The symptoms can be really debilitating and include much more than headaches. Triggers There is often a history of migraine in the family, suggesting a genetic susceptibility. It can be helpful to look at whether there are triggers for…

  • Fezolinetant (Veoza®), what you need to know about the new non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes.

    Currently the non-hormonal options available for hot flushes and night sweats include  It’s so great to see a new treatment option that has been specifically designed for supporting symptoms at menopause, because of course not everyone can or wants to take HRT. Fezolinetant works on the part of the brain that acts like our thermostat,…

  • Hormone blood tests at perimenopause and menopause

    I completely understand the rationale to want to have hormone blood tests checked to see where you are in the menopause transition, and understand your experience. Unfortunately the tests we currently have available often aren’t that helpful. They give a level at the particular point in time the test was taken, not an average, and…